International School of The Hague

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International School of The Hague

• School Improvement Plan 2006-2007
• Using the Present to Build the Future

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• CURRICULUM
• MANAGEMENT
• PERSONNEL STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• ETHOS
• COMMUNITY
• FACILITIES/RESOURCES

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CURRICULUM

• Full implementation of the Foundation Stage
  Curriculum and management of the transition from
  Reception to Y1
• Evaluate First Steps programme and further
  develop Language Arts
• Host IGBO schools Language Arts meeting
• Review reading scheme
• Identify and implement assessment materials for
  Yr1 (investigate Pips).
• First Steps Spelling evaluation
• Introduction of new Numeracy assessments and
  record keeping linked to NNS
• Review of Assessment, Recording and Reporting
  policy
• Review of Marking Policy
• Assessment for Learning
• Expansion of Mother Tongue programme inclusion
  in curriculum time and extension of after-school
  clubs
• Introduce Literacy World in Years 3, 4 and 5
• Developing the partnership between Primary and
  Secondary SEN, EAL and Mother Tongue departments
• Streamlining of portfolios for all children
  link to parent consultations PC forms
• Introduction of Target Setting based on levels in
  Literacy Numeracy and Target Teaching
• Develop curriculum awareness evenings for parents

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MANAGEMENT

• Class reviews Oct/ Feb.
• Restructuring of SEN programme - Early
  Intervention for EAL/ SEN.
• Goal setting and lesson observation cycle
• Develop policy for Language Arts
• Revision of Pupil Monitoring files
• Development of guidelines for adults helping in
  school
• Further development of School Self Evaluation
  leading to Quality Assurance process
• Revision of School Guide
• Review job descriptions for Team Leaders, SENCO
  and Educational Psychologist
• Completion of annual calendar for following
  school year
• Review Report Writing procedure
• Review initial contact with new parents and
  develop a network of support and contacts for
  them
• Whole staff contribution to Teaching and Learning
  policy

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PERSONNEL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• INSET on mental maths teaching learning and
  Interactive Whiteboards
• INSET on Assessment Target Setting
• Review of Staff Induction
• Attendance at ECIS conferences (teaching staff
  and leadership)
• Further staff inset provided by Educational
  Psychologist (e.g. gifted, able and talented
  children, dyslexia etc.)
• Review opportunities for sharing of expertise
  within and between year groups

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ETHOS

• Review of Golden Rules
• Analyse results of Self Evaluation within the
  context of school ethos/atmosphere
• Develop an Anti-Bullying Policy
• The establishment of a School Council
• The establishment of a counseling system for
  children
• Making Connections implementation of ideas
  following Mark Scharenbroich presentation
• Revisit the School Mission Statement, in
  particular the key concept, Learning is at the
  Heart of the ISH
• Develop a Gifted, Able and Talented register

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COMMUNITY

• Liaison with Triodus Nursery. (Home school links)
• Strengthening of links with secondary school
  (e.g. SEN Departments)
• Enrichment of links with PTA and Class Reps
• Open Day
• Parent Teacher Consultations
• Develop links with HSV, Lighthouse and HCO
• Develop links with local businesses and people
• Extension of parent-driven cultural programme
  e.g. German Advent evening, Ramadan evening
  etc.
• Investigate home visits for new Reception and
  Y1 children

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FACILITIES/RESOURCES

• SEN Department sharing facilities/expertise with
  secondary staff
• Ensure children have ownership of certain areas
  within the school
• Ensure play areas within the school grounds are
  safe, secure and conducive to childrens
  development
• Health and Safety awareness programme
• Develop the new School Media Resource Centre
• Develop the concept of the Glasshouse
• Familiarisation programme with new building
• Introduce new Library Management System